Identify the correct statements about rural settlements.
A. Rural settlements are dominated by secondary activities
B. They are most closely and directly related to land
C. The size of settlements is relatively small
D. Rural settlements are usually located near water bodies or availability of water
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → B, C, D only
(A) Rural settlements are dominated by secondary activities — Incorrect. Rural settlements are dominated by primary activities such as agriculture, animal husbandry and fishing. NTA changed one word of the book, and a true line became false. Read every word before you mark the answer.
(B) They are most closely and directly related to land — Correct. Rural people depend on land for their living, through agriculture, animal husbandry and fishing.
(C) The size of settlements is relatively small — Correct. Rural settlements are small in size.
(D) Rural settlements are usually located near water bodies or availability of water — Correct. Villages usually grow near rivers, lakes and springs, where water can be easily obtained.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT: “Rural Settlements … Rural settlements are most closely and directly related to land. They are dominated by primary activities such as agriculture, animal husbandary, fishing etc. The settlements size is relatively small.” “Water Supply … Usually rural settlements are located near water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and springs where water can be easily obtained.” |